DefenseNews

Pentagon launches ‘War Force’ campaign in push for software engineers

The Department of Defense partnered with the Office of Personnel Management to recruit hundreds of software engineers for voluntary assignments following a nearly 11% decline of its workforce. In a joint statement, the Defense Department said the War Force campaign aims to attract “exceptional software engineers to support the nation’s most critical national security missions.” Emil…
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ComputersNews

Planned obsolescence is now a Windows PC security nightmare

I have a headache from dealing with Secure Boot this past week. I’m also now worried about the future of security on PCs, given the economy right now. Let’s rewind. On June 24, security certificates for a very important Windows feature began expiring. (This actually…
ComputersNews

Microsoft’s Xbox business is floundering. Its answer? 3,200 jobs cut

Xbox isn’t doing so hot, and you don’t think an MBA to see that. Its console hardware sales are in a distant third place behind Sony and Nintendo, even as the prices of those boxes keep going up. Microsoft’s software side isn’t exactly tearing up the sales charts either. The end result? Huge layoffs and organizational changes, announced today. In a lengthy and surprisingly frank open…
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GamingNews

'A Great Foundation for Our Upcoming Projects in This Universe' — CD Projekt Hails Cyberpunk 2077 as It Hits an Incredible 40 Million Copies Sold

CD Projekt has hailed the success of Cyberpunk 2077, announcing it has now hit the 40 million copies sold mark. That’s up 5 million copies from the last time the developer announced Cyberpunk 2077 sales, back in November when it hit 35 million. It’s also one of the most dramatic comebacks in video game history. Cyberpunk 2077 suffered a disastrous launch back in 2020, with CD Projekt accused…
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CryptoNews

Crypto Traders Compete for 600K USDC, Private Island Grand Prize via Deribit Contest

Deribit and Signalplus opened registration for a five-week trading competition offering a prize pool that scales up to 600,000 USDC. Key Takeaways Deribit and Signalplus opened a 600,000 USDC contest running July 6 to August 10, 2026. Coinbase, which bought Deribit for $2.9 billion in 2025, backs the five-week competition. Referral tiers reach Nvidia stock at 1,500 signups and a Rolex at 3,000…
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